The following information is to be kept secret but yet you have to keep it in mind. Due to unknown actions and reasons, Lord Commander Samuel Ethan Locklear is missing in action. Every Legionnaire is asked to get Locklear's possible position and status through any possible source. Once information is gathered, send it to the Hellfire Legion High Command via communication transmission. The High Command has chosen me to lead the Hellfire Legion until Lord Commander Locklear is back. All orders you've received by the Lord Commander are still valid.
Name: Ronald Greer Rank: Major Subject: Magellan patrol
I began my patrol from Magellan system.
My intentions was to go from there and finish in Colorado.
Heard about some capital ship presence around Freeport and went there to investigate.
All i found there was Zoner capital ship and some small craft, also one big mouth GRN vessel.
I believe he was insulting everyone who he saw on his scanner and also me when i came there.
Also, there was some talk about some king of theirs bla bla bla.
Told him i don't care about kings or him and then he started to threaten me with some cozy pod which i will be flying home i guess...
I don't know is he heard about Legionaries but, nobody send us home in package.
They fight started and i sent him home in pod.
Continuing patrol.
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A few hours ago,Lord Commander Locklear and I went out on patrol1 to Pennsylvania, going through the Texas system via jump hole. We got a message2 from a civilian3 about a Rogue harassing the helium miners. I held4 at 5k out of Bethlehem's NFZ while LC Locklear checked out the Hallam. An intense ion storm blew through the area, and by the time I was just after getting my systems back online, LC Locklear was in California, calling me for help about a Junker transport and a Republic battlecruiser.
That's about all to report for today, though I took a few17more18pictures19 that are pretty nice and I'd hate for them to go to waste. Do we have anything along the lines of propaganda utilizing combat footage? Maybe something for the lads in PR – do we have a PR department? – to mull over. End of report.
Recently I've returned to active duty and received a sortie call about a Liberty cruiser that had been marked for destruction. A fighter wing deployed and intercepted the cruiser near Norfolk shipyard and proceeded with a failed attempt of its destruction. The cruiser retreated with severe damage to it and no serious damage on our side. Later on we encountered an Outcast dreadnought and several flies belonging to the Police and Navy. An intense fight went on and we suffered some casualties but we managed to take out our targets. Our pilots were rescued and retreated back to base safely.
Throughthe heat of August the Republic has been burning. Just yesterday we scrambled a fast response wing from Hesperia and crippled the LNS Warbird, but after-action reports aren't what I'm here to talk about.
We couldn't have done what we did without the help of two returning Legionnaires, Jim McKinsey and Marcus Brass.
Jim McKinsey was an officer who served under both Joyeuse and Markson at the rank of Fleet Captain. McKinsey has been out of the fight for some years and will need time to familiarize himself with the changes the Legion has undergone, and as such he is being reinstated at the rank of Major for now. He's already shown himself to be a fine addition to Taskforce Warhammer.
Marcus Brass is a name many of you are already familiar with. My predecessor as Lord Commander and a renowned leader of the Legion for many years, he has requested his reinstatement at the rank of Fleet Admiral, which I am more than happy to grant him. Brass is both an excellent soldier and an excellent leader, and I implore every Legionnaire - old or new - to learn what you can from him.
Lieutenant Kelly With is hereby promoted to the rank of Major for her unwavering dedication to the Legion and clear head on the field of battle. I recruited you and watched you ascend the Legion's ranks myself, and I could not be more proud.
Give yourselves a pat on the back and grab yourselves a drink, you've earned it. On a final note, I myself will be heading planetside to enjoy the last days of summer on Guadalajara. Admirals Lancaster, Revels, and Brass are more than capable of handling things in my stead. Follow their orders as you would my own.
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I'm honoredto accept this promotion. Serving in the Legion, knowing that I can make a difference in the fight for what's right, is the most incredible privilege I could've ever hoped to have.
So it was lovely to get to celebrate my promotion by responding to the scramble call that came immediately after I finished reading the news. I met up with our little battlegroup a few k above West Point, involved in some sort of negotiations with a DSE gunboat, A-1.Skyraider. Our group consisted of the Incursus, the 907-Iconoclast, our own Major McKinsey, and myself. Two civilians were also present in our comms channel, but they didn't engage and I didn't ask questions, assuming they were there for intel support or something like that.
The captain of the Amanda though it'd be super smart to roll up1on us2aggressively3. You can guess how well that went for them. Not4very5well6at7all8. Afterwards, we RTB'd and I'm bloody astounded I'm sober enough to be giving this report just now, if I'm honest. Now I'm headed to lay myself down.
Name:Derek Smith Rank:Initiate Subject:California and New York skirmish
My first report and directly I got in heavy combat,
We started out in California where we came to help [HF]-Strongest against three Outcast fighters. Our force consisted of [HF]-Boomstick, [HF]-Adam.Williams, me and the aforementioned. After a short time the first two Outcasts went down, and [HF]-Boomstick took care of the last one.
After this [HF]-Boomstick moved back to Hisperia and the remaining group went to search a 5th pilot who disappeared during the fight before.
I ran into him on the lane to the New York gate and took care of him.
After this we moved to New York, getting reinfocements in form of Deodatus, another Legion fighter. We ended up in a standoff near Norfolk with a navy pilot and a gunboat. [HF]-Strongest went to take the Incursius to take care of the Gundboat. When he arrived Deodatus offered the Navy fighter a duel, wich he accepted, allowing us to move on to search for a pirate group that was in the system. Before we found it though we were intercepted by two security Gunboats.
They were able to first take out the Incursius and then me, leaving me in an escape pod, wich ended the day for me.
As you may have noticed, the Osiris class battleship "Amenhotep" moored at Hesperia moments ago. Its crew consists of agents of The Order, they have been instructed to counter the Nomad threat in the Republic of Liberty. Due to the recent attacks of the Nomads, I apppreciate the initiative of The Order to cease Nomad activity. Jonathan Kalh, captain of the Amenhotep, seems to be experienced when it comes to Nomads. Him and his crew are living on the Amenhotep and it looked like the Osiris could use maintenance. I invited the Amenhotep to moor at Outpost Hesperia. I suggest that high command, or preferably Lord Commander himself, gets in touch with him for further negotiations.
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[30.08.2016 23:02:54] [HF]-Lancaster: What do we have here.
[30.08.2016 23:03:21] [HF]-Lancaster: Unknown vessel, this is Hellfire Legion Grand Admiral Lancaster. Please identify yourself.
[30.08.2016 23:03:36] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Admral, This is Captain Jonathan Kalh of The Order.
[30.08.2016 23:04:24] [HF]-Lancaster: Well, well. What leads an Order dreadnought into the independent worlds?
[30.08.2016 23:05:09] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Well Admiral, the Nomadic threat in New York has become quite an issue.
[30.08.2016 23:05:42] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Traversing through the Independant worlds and avioding major Lanes allow me and my crew to pass through Liberty somewhat-
[30.08.2016 23:05:44] |O|-Amenhotep: undetected.
[30.08.2016 23:06:22] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: What brings the Grand Admiral of the Legion out here? especially without an escort?
[30.08.2016 23:06:30] [HF]-Lancaster: Indeed captain, it has. Personally, it is a pleasure for me to talk to an Order agent.
[30.08.2016 23:07:00] [HF]-Lancaster: Regular patrol, captain. Although it looks like it doesn't turn out to be as regular as usual.
[30.08.2016 23:07:48] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: It is good to speak to the Admiral of the Legion also. I'ts good to see you out here. Always nice to see leaders -
[30.08.2016 23:07:53] |O|-Amenhotep: leading from the front.
[30.08.2016 23:07:55] 2016-08-30 23:10:15 SMT Traffic control alert: [FL-ER]-Utility has requested to dock
[30.08.2016 23:08:21] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: You have permission to come closer, you will see no harm from me or my crew.
[30.08.2016 23:08:39] [HF]-Lancaster: This place is also patrolled by the Navy, captain. I suggest we move to a more secure position.
[30.08.2016 23:08:52] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Any place in mind?
[30.08.2016 23:10:09] [HF]-Lancaster: Sector F4 of Magellan system it shall be. Not too far away from here.
[30.08.2016 23:10:46] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Very well Admiral.
[30.08.2016 23:12:02] [HF]-Lancaster: I am sure the Legion High Command appreciates your presence, mister Kalh.
[30.08.2016 23:12:40] [HF]-Lancaster: Especially due to the fact that the Nomads pose a great threat to the people of Liberty currently.
[30.08.2016 23:13:06] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Its why i have been tasked out here. Support is needed, Nomads are increasing there attacks.
[30.08.2016 23:13:42] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Liberty is the hub for Sirius. If she should fall to Nomads, it wont bold well for other houses.
[30.08.2016 23:14:01] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Seems your one of the very few who appriciates my pressence down here.
[30.08.2016 23:14:07] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: i have had some resistance recently.
[30.08.2016 23:14:51] [HF]-Lancaster: I didn't expect anything else from the Republic.
[30.08.2016 23:15:36] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Even some of the Rogue's have "tried" to shoot me down. Quite pitiful to be honest. They stood no chance. pained me to -
[30.08.2016 23:15:37] [HF]-Lancaster: Now, where exactly sponsors you and your crew a safe spot out here in the intependent worlds and Liberty?
[30.08.2016 23:15:37] |O|-Amenhotep: do it tho.
[30.08.2016 23:16:32] [HF]-Lancaster: The Rogues consist of pirates whose only task is to rob from the innocent, unarmed civilians.
[30.08.2016 23:17:16] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Not sure why they would try an Order Battleship but rogues where never really smart. Least not the current Rabble i saw.
[30.08.2016 23:18:01] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: as you asked. The Amenhotep Randomly moves between systems.
[30.08.2016 23:18:26] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Inverness, Coronado, and Puerto Rico.
[30.08.2016 23:18:33] [HF]-Lancaster: I assumed that it was the Junkers who would grant you safe heaven onboard their installations.
[30.08.2016 23:18:53] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: They have been welcoming.
[30.08.2016 23:19:32] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: The Amenhotep cant stay for to long in Liberty space. Naval Forces seem to have taken notice and are not quite fond of us
[30.08.2016 23:20:12] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Hene why i was going to try and establish some sorts of Communication with the Legion. Seemed we crossed paths -
[30.08.2016 23:20:15] |O|-Amenhotep: rather quickly.
[30.08.2016 23:21:37] [HF]-Lancaster: You seem to be lucky in this case, captain Kalh.
[30.08.2016 23:22:35] [HF]-Lancaster: However, I've never been in the Edge worlds and the only Nomads I've seen where those in Liberty.
[30.08.2016 23:22:45] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Luck is something i find im rather short of these days, Admiral.
[30.08.2016 23:22:48] [HF]-Lancaster: Thus I am not as familiar with their kind as you.
[30.08.2016 23:23:04] [HF]-Lancaster: Likewise, captain.
[30.08.2016 23:23:36] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Well Admiral ill inform you. They are smarter then you would realize. Testing defenses, response times.
[30.08.2016 23:23:49] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: They have taken notice of the LSF and LN incidents.
[30.08.2016 23:24:09] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: After that issue took place. More of them have been spotted in Liberty controlled space.
[30.08.2016 23:24:33] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: I have done my best and eradicating those my crew finds. but we wont stop them all.
[30.08.2016 23:25:09] [HF]-Lancaster: I have something that might be interesting for you and your... scientists. Or what ever you call them.
[30.08.2016 23:25:35] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Hold on a second Admiral, Unknown contact in the area.
[30.08.2016 23:26:17] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Seems to not have noticed us.
[30.08.2016 23:26:25] [HF]-Lancaster: Negative, captain. The Amenhotep's scanners seem to be broken.
[30.08.2016 23:26:25] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Please continue.
[30.08.2016 23:26:29] [HF]-Lancaster: Mh, alright.
[30.08.2016 23:27:21] [HF]-Lancaster: The Legion has spotted a large entity of the Nomads in the New York system recently.
[30.08.2016 23:27:44] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Do tell Admiral.
[30.08.2016 23:27:52] [HF]-Lancaster: As said, I'm not familiar with them, but I've been told that it's possibly the greatest of their kind.
[30.08.2016 23:28:16] [HF]-Lancaster: I've seen it myself. Fought it myself.
[30.08.2016 23:28:19] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Large in size?
[30.08.2016 23:28:30] [HF]-Lancaster: Positive, captain.
[30.08.2016 23:28:54] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: You are speaking of the Marduk Class A.
[30.08.2016 23:29:18] |O|-Amenhotep: For all intent and purposes its there version of a Battleship.
[30.08.2016 23:29:39] [HF]-Lancaster: Not a clue how to call it, or how these things are usually called.
[30.08.2016 23:29:54] [HF]-Lancaster: It's been much larger than a usual human-built battleship.
[30.08.2016 23:30:24] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Incredibly strong weaponry, defenses.
[30.08.2016 23:30:36] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Did you manage to take it down?
[30.08.2016 23:30:57] [HF]-Lancaster: Not on my own. There's been a large fleet of them attacking Manhatten.
[30.08.2016 23:31:22] [HF]-Lancaster: Legion assets managed to take them out with the assistance of Navy ships.
[30.08.2016 23:31:53] [HF]-Lancaster: Initiate Sorrontis.
[30.08.2016 23:32:04] [HF]-Lancaster: Keep distance to the Order vessel.
[30.08.2016 23:32:22] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: They can prove to be difficult. When was this?
[30.08.2016 23:33:06] [HF]-Lancaster: I will be able to hand you detailed information once I reach a Legion installation.
[30.08.2016 23:33:54] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Very well Admiral.
[30.08.2016 23:34:04] [HF]-Lancaster: Pretty sure the Amenhotep needs some parts repaired.
[30.08.2016 23:34:31] [HF]-Lancaster: I invite you to Hesperia. A hidden Legion installation in California.
[30.08.2016 23:35:04] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: That is very generous Admiral. Is there something i can do for the Legion to repay this hospitality?
[30.08.2016 23:35:55] [HF]-Lancaster: You're already doing well by pressuring the Nomad threat within the Republic. As said, your presence is appreciated.
[30.08.2016 23:36:32] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: On behalf of myself and my crew i thank you.
[30.08.2016 23:37:17] [HF]-Lancaster: I cannot promise any support by the Legion until Lord Commander Locklear and the rest of the High Command-
[30.08.2016 23:37:28] [HF]-Lancaster: approves this.
[30.08.2016 23:37:49] [HF]-Lancaster: Long term-support, I mean.
[30.08.2016 23:37:51] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: I Understand Admiral.
[30.08.2016 23:38:09] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: will you be showing us this base now?
[30.08.2016 23:38:32] [HF]-Lancaster: If there's nothing more imporatant you were about to do now.
[30.08.2016 23:38:41] [HF]-Lancaster: Which, I guess, isn't the case.
[30.08.2016 23:38:44] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: on your six Admiral.
[30.08.2016 23:43:30] [HF]-Lancaster: Here we are. Outpost Hesperia.
[30.08.2016 23:43:59] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Magnificent Admiral, i appriciate you opening your base to my crew.
[30.08.2016 23:44:43] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: It actually works out, gives myself and crew a better foot hold in liberty.
[30.08.2016 23:44:44] [HF]-Lancaster: Outpost Hesperia, this is Grand Admiral Lancaster. We've got a guest today. Prepare the bar and a few drinks for them.
[30.08.2016 23:45:02] [HF]-Lancaster: A few guests, even.
[30.08.2016 23:45:30] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: My crew will appriciate that Admiral, Thanks.
[30.08.2016 23:46:01] [HF]-Lancaster: You're welcome. I will inform the High Command and Lord Commander Locklear regarding your arrival.
[30.08.2016 23:46:38] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: please inform me should High Command and Lord Commander Locklear want to speak to me, i wont keep them waiting.
[30.08.2016 23:46:39] [HF]-Lancaster: Keep an eye on your neural net the upcoming days, captain.
[30.08.2016 23:46:50] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Understood.
[30.08.2016 23:47:19] [HF]-Lancaster: Until then captain, safe skies and good luck.
[30.08.2016 23:47:28] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: and to you Admiral.
[30.08.2016 23:47:30] 2016-08-30 23:49:50 SMT Traffic control alert: [HF]-Lancaster has requested to dock
Name:Derek Smith Rank:Initiate Subject:California fight
Todays report is about a Fight in the high orbit of planet Los Angeles,
I started to assist [HF]-Beta.1 and some vessels of the Battlegroup Auxesia, including their Bullhead, against two Liberty Dreadnaught class ships and a few bombers. To have a vessel suited for the situation I hopped on [HF]-Beta.2 and made my way to the planet.
When I arrived the fight had just started, and we quickly went to destroy the LN|Blue.Dawn. While we were denting through its hull some more fighters poured in to support the Navy forces, as well as Darius:Martin who directly jumped in the fight to help us out.
When we were in the process of destroying the 5th|LNS-Kansas an Order vessel, the |O|-Amenothep decided it would be a great idea to disrupt our till then succesful attack by taking out our only capital support, the Eidolon Wraith.
We saw no way to win this fight and fell back for the moment. Noteworthy is that the |O|-Amenothep did not fight against the Navy troops as well, but left the field of battle.
After reorganizing and reinforcing our group in form of the Incursius we returned to the planet, taking out the Kansas as well as any other remaining opposition.
Just the Order vessel dissappeared.
This message has been authorized by the High Command to notify you of the latest promotions.
First of all, a new Executive Commander has been assigned, Markus Brass will be your new X.O from now on. Welcome back to active duty Commander.
Second, the following pilots have been promoted:
Initiates Jan Levenko and Derek Smith, you have been been promoted to Lieutenants. Rodrick Rockefeller, you have been promoted to Major. Jim McKinsey, you have been promoted to Fleet Captain. Nicholas Fury, you have been promoted to Fleet Admiral.